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WGD 898R

1991 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,901 mi
Last recorded25,901 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 898R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front coil springs heavily corroded

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front coil springs heavily corroded

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,225 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,224 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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WGD 898R is a 1991 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGD 898R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WGD 898R is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 June 1991.

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